We are looking to for a Hardware Engineering Intern to join our team and participate in solving design challenges as we build the hardware systems for our novel 3D printer. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who likes getting their hands dirty, solving complex problems, and implementing smart solutions. This person will work side-by-side with hardware engineers, learning about and lending expertise to the product while being mentored by senior teammates.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

The Hardware Engineering Intern will gain knowledge of a corporate, start-up engineering process by engaging with our dynamic team of mechanical and electrical engineers on projects. The Hardware Engineering Intern will also have the opportunity to own a project. This person will help to design, create, and evolve subsystems for the 3D printer. The intern will see designs through the building and ordering cycles. This is all about bringing creative solutions to our hardware team and contributing to the existing design.

Specifically, this person will: 

• Learn a hands-on approach to the engineering process. You will be partnered with a supervisor/mentor who will introduce you to Azul 3D’s engineering process. You will have the opportunity to learn key components of 3D printing and how our custom system works.
• Design, implement and build changes to printer subsystems that contribute to the team and ultimate product design. This means having an idea, seeing through its construction, and testing against the functional requirements. And, of course, it means doing whatever it takes to ensure functionality – so you can expect there to be a lot of fixing, evolving, and tweaking of the design. 
• Problem solving is always an important attribute for an engineer. We are doing new, and revolutionary things every day so it’s ok not to know the answer. What’s important is that we are always prepared to propose a possible solution and to solve the challenge as a team. 
• Be hands-on with the work. 
• Be mentored by your supervisor and senior members of the team. 
• Contribute to the company culture in a productive way, leading by example. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Ambitious 2^nd or 3^rd year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Familiarity in CAD. Ability to learn Autodesk Inventor.
• You love to build things. You are fascinated by trying things out for the first time and making something work.
• You are passionate about scientific and technical problems and analyze these problems with rigor to pose innovative and practical solutions.
• You are a problem-solver and trouble-shooter. When something does not work, you are resilient and do what it takes to figure it out. The phrase “I don’t know” is always followed by “but I’m going to figure it out.”
• You are task oriented. You are agile at prioritizing tasks as well as developing and sticking to project timelines.
• You are creative. You think about things through multiple lenses so that you come up with great solutions to complex problems. You do not default to the tried and true unless it makes sense to do so.
• You enjoy getting your hands dirty. We are a start-up which means we need people to roll up their sleeves and tackle any task they are given.
• You are a strong collaborator and a team player. You can work solo, but you thrive off team synergy and enjoy working with a team to achieve a common goal.
• You take initiative. You do not wait for someone to tell you what to do. You see a need and you take it on.
• You are not fazed by a fast-paced environment. We are ambitious with our timelines and milestones, and often take risks to make larger leaps forward in progress.
• You have a deep sense of integrity. You believe in doing things well, not cutting corners, and treating people with respect. 

 HERE’S WHAT WE ANTICIPATE FOR YOUR SUMMER INTERSHIP EXPERIENCE WITH AZUL 3D: 

 Within one to two weeks, you will: 

• Be partnered with a mentor.
• Learn about the Hardware Team as well as the Software, Chemistry and Applications teams to truly understand Azul 3D’s cross-functional, collaborative and innovative environment.
• Learn the Hardware Team processes, policies and procedures.
• Get introduced to your summer project.

Within two to three weeks, you will: 

• Create a project plan within the team’s gated design process to execute a summer project.
• Research and requirements gathering based on stakeholder feedback.

Within three to four weeks, you will: 

• Develop a design for the project.
• Order materials which require longer lead times and a plan for ordering other materials to avoid last minute ordering.

Within four to six weeks, you will:

• Execute the design of the project.
• Assemble and test the project, conduct installation as needed.

Within six to eight weeks, you will:

• Conduct revisions to the initial project designs, if needed
• Handle final ordering.
• Create BOM.

Within eight to nine weeks, you will:

• Conduct final assembly.
• Provide project documentation and/or user guide.